Hyundai BlueLink Technology offers 33 connected features while the Kia UVO Connect gets a total of 37 connected features.
Hyundai is known for the extensive feature list it has to offer in its portfolio and the recently launched Venue is no different. In fact, Hyundai Venue became the first connected car to receive BlueLink Technology with 33 connected features. Similarly, following the footsteps of the parent brand, Kia is all set to launch the Seltos which features UVO connect which offers 37 connected features. But is UVO Connect of Kia vs Hyundai BlueLink Technology different from each other? We tell you.
Kia UVO vs Hyundai BlueLink Technology
| Remote Control | Hyundai BlueLink | Kia UVO Connect |
| N/A | TPMS Status | |
| Remote Horn and Light | Remote Horn and Light | |
| Remote Door Lock/Unlock | Remote Door Lock/Unlock | |
| N/A | Fuel Level Information | |
| Remote Climate Control | Remote AC Control | |
| Remote Engine Start/Stop | Remote Engine Start/Stop | |
| Remote Vehicle Status | Remote Vehicle status | |
| N/A | Remote Pure Air on/off |
Since the Kia Seltos is a segment above than the Hyundai Venue, it sure gets the tyre pressure monitoring system which is a miss in the baby SUV. Also, it gets the world’s first Smart Air Purifier that can be controlled via the app as well as the infotainment screen.
| Convenience | Hyundai BlueLink Technology | Kia UVO Connect |
| Voice Recognition | AI Voice command | |
| Push Maps by the call centre, Push map from car to the App | Call centre assisted navigation | |
| Driving Information | Trip Info/ Driving Behaviour | |
| Share my car | Share My App | |
| N/A | Smart Pure Air (In Car Air Quality Monitoring) |
The convenience features on the UVO connect let you control the smart pure air purifier which assures a clean and pollution-free cabin.
Also Read: Kia Seltos Official Bookings To Commence Tomorrow At A Token Amount Of Rs 25,000
| Navigation | Hyundai BlueLink | Kia UVO Connect |
| Live Car Tracking | Live Car Tracking | |
| Live car location sharing | Car location sharing | |
| Share the destination | Destination sharing from the car | |
| Live Traffic Information | Live traffic information | |
| Destination Set In Link | Destination set with a schedule | |
| Find my car | Find my car | |
| Desired destination search | ||
| Send destination route to the car | ||
| Live POI Search |
| Vehicle Management | Hyundai BlueLink | Kia UVO Connect |
| Monthly report | Vehicle health report | |
| Manual DTC Check | Manual diagnostic alert | |
| Auto DTC Check | Auto diagnostic alert | |
| Timely maintenance alert | Maintenance alert |
Both these cars provide you with the same level of features on Vehicle Relationship Management. It lets you know the condition of the car and gives you the required reminder for the timely interval servicing of your car.
| Safety & Security | Hyundai BlueLink | Kia UVO Connect |
| Auto Crash Notification | Auto Collision Notification | |
| Road Side Notification | Road Side Assistance | |
| Panic Notification | Panic Notification | |
| Stolen Vehicle Notification | Stolen Vehicle Notification | |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | Stolen Vehicle Tracking | |
| Stolen Vehicle Immobolization | Stolen Vehicle Immobolization | |
| SOS Notification | SOS Emergency notification | |
| Alert Services | Safety Alert (GeoFence, TimeFence, Speed, Valet, Idle) |
Also Read: Hyundai Venue Sales Better Than Creta For June 2019
Kia UVO Connect vs Hyundai BlueLink Technology – Which is Better?
Considering that Hyundai is a parent brand to the Kia Motors, not much is differentiated as both the technologies provide common features. Both the cars provide safety, technology, vehicle management, remote control and navigation. The end result is to provide connectivity to their respective cars and they do it in their own way.
